Community Media News

Ask the Experts: Finding the Humor in Life TONIGHT April 22

Submitted by jlessard on Wed, 03/31/2021 - 1:56pm

The first stand-up comedian to perform virtually online, Natasha Vinik knows a thing or two about being funny. In "Finding the Humor in Life," she'll share her point of view — and valuable pointers — about how to find levity in your own life — especially during challenging times.

This "Ask the Experts" master class will be presented Thursday, April 22 (7:00 – 8:30 PM) via Zoom.

"Ask the Experts" are free to CMCM members. Non-member registration of $25 includes a year-long membership to CMCM and admittance to all "Ask the Experts" presentations in this series. Register at www.cmcm.tv/asktheexperts.

Calling all Marin high school students!!

Submitted by AlejandroP on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 2:44pm

Register your team to participate in the first ever MARIN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS FILM CHALLENGE!

The MSA Film Challenge is based on Cinemasports, the global phenomenon during which teams have 10 hours to complete a movie with a list of ingredients. Finished movies screen the 11th hour, that very night. For Example, can different teams complete a short movie during daylight hours that includes an English teacher, a tattoo, and a lost lover?

The MSA Film Challenge will begin at 9am at the Novato High School Performing Arts Building, where teams will receive the list of ingredients for their films. The teams then set off to write a script, shoot, and edit their film in time for the 7pm screening time.
Registration is free and teams may be comprised of as many students as they desire. Individuals may also register and be assigned to a team the day of the event.

Register Here

Marin Movie Club "premieres" TONIGHT February 10

Submitted by jlessard on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 1:00am

Calling all film buffs! Check out the Marin Movie Club, a monthly meeting of of cinephiles presented by the Community Media Center of Marin.

Join self-described movie nerd Dain Bedford-Pugh as he hosts a lively monthly discussion of outstanding motion pictures on Zoom. Up first: “The Truman Show,” available on most streaming platforms. Future films will include “Blade Runner,” “Rear Window,” “Do the Right Thing,” and “Fargo.”

Register for your spot in the "Zoom Room” by emailing jill@marintv.org.

CMCM is closed on November 24th & 25th!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Mon, 11/21/2022 - 2:07am

CMCM is closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th!

CMCM will be open on Saturday, November 26th from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Normal open hours will continue for the general public on Tuesday, November 29th!

We greatly appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions, please email info@cmcm.tv

THANK YOU! ☺

Producer Spotlight

Submitted by AlejandroP on Fri, 05/01/2015 - 12:43pm

How long have you been a member of CMCM? 4 1/2 years

The Title of Your Marin TV Series: Cheese Theatre

In a nutshell, describe your CMCM series: We host old movies on Saturday nights. We air all genres of films. This is not a creature feature, though we do air monster movies now and then.

Where were you born and raised? Peoria, IL

If you attended college ... What was the name of the school? What was your major? University of Illinois.
Bachelor and Master of Architecture.

What is/was your occupation? How long have you been in this profession? Architect, when and if I can find work.
I graduated in 1981, came to the Bay Area directly, started my first job.

What inspired you to produce your own TV series? I was unemployed, staying up late on Saturday nights watching the creature features, including Saturday Fright Special on Marin TV. After some months I actually read the announcements, found out how cheap membership was, and attended an orientation.

What is your favorite part of TV production? I pretty much love it all.

Annual Member Meeting via Zoom on November 5

Submitted by jlessard on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:00am

The 2020 CMCM Member Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 5 at 6 PM via Zoom. Members are invited to join in for Center updates.

We hope you will Zoom into the annual member meeting! Link to follow! 

Omid Shamsapour becomes the Director of Operations for Marin TV!

Submitted by jlessard on Fri, 07/16/2021 - 1:56pm

Congratulations to Omid Shamsapour for becoming the new Director of Operations for Marin TV / Community Media Center of Marin. Omid succeeds Jill Lessard, who is moving back to the Right Coast.

For the past few years, Omid has been CMCM’s Director of Education & Production. Among many other projects, he has facilitated educational workshops and media productions for Marin TV's Youth Media Academy, the California Film Institute’s My Place My Story program, the Daraja Academy, and the Archie Williams Communications Academy. Omid has also produced numerous livestreams for the San Rafael Pacifics Baseball Team, Marin IJ Lobby Lounge concert series, TEDx San Rafael Women, and Virtual Town Halls for Congressman Jared Huffman, and many more!

Please congratulate Omid the next time you see him. The new era is here!

Hooked on Marin Speaker Series: Native Peoples

Submitted by ScottCalhoun on Tue, 10/22/2013 - 11:08am

UPDATE: This event is now available on the Marin TV On-Demand site - click here to watch.

Wednesday, October 23 at 7pm, Hooked on Marin presents "Discovering California Native Peoples: The Miwok Archeological Preserve of Marin (MAPOM)" at the Drake Little Theater, Tamalpais Union School District.

Hooked on Marin is a community based partnership comprised of Marin county public service agencies and educational districts collaborating to foster social, educational, and cultural enrichment opportunities in Marin. Video coverage is provided by the Drake High School Communications Academy in a partnership between CMCM and the Intel Computer Clubhouse. CMCM trained four separate multi-camera production teams to cover each of the upcoming four talks.

"Ask the Experts" - Edit Like a Master with DaVinci Resolve TONIGHT @ 6:30 PM

Submitted by jlessard on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 11:02am

Veteran filmmaker and Marin TV Director of Programming Bill Dunphy knows his way around multiple editing systems. On Thursday, September 24 (6:30 - 8:30 PM), let him show you the ins and outs of DaVinci Resolve, a free editing program with an advanced color corrector used by industry pros.

CMCM’s virtual "Ask the Experts" presentations are free for CMCM members. $25 non-member fee includes one-year membership to CMCM plus free admittance to all “Ask the Experts” presentations in this series.

Register at www.cmcm.tv/asktheexperts. For more information, contact jill@marintv.org or call (415) 721-0636.

CMCM has Re-Opened!

Submitted by jlessard on Thu, 05/20/2021 - 3:31pm

After more than a year of required closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Media Center of Marin will re-open on a limited basis effective Wednesday, May 26.

CMCM will resume its regular business hours – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 2 – 9 PM; Fridays and Saturdays from 11 AM – 6 PM, but will operate at 50% capacity for editing access. Due to distancing issues, studio usage will remain off limits until Marin reaches yellow status and/or COVID guidelines change.

The CMCM edit lab will accommodate a maximum of six FCP-certified members at a time in three-hour blocks. Computer statio¬ns are screened for protection and distancing. Reservations will be required and accepted on a first-come first-served basis. No walk-ins will be allowed.

Equipment check-outs will continue. Camera-certified members are welcome to make a reservation on the new CMCM reservation tool.

Camera and editing workshops will be limited to six students, and no CMCM members will be allowed in the Edit Lab when students are attending workshops.

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